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    I like to remember that I can't control how another person chooses to act/react; I can only control my own behavior.

    Reminding myself that as long as I am being polite and respectful, I am not responsible for someone else's feelings really helps me in conflicts like these.

    You're allowed your own thoughts and feelings, just as they are. Some people truly don't accept that premise. But it's the truth.


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    Over the last 24 months I had to work (professionally) on negotiating and people management skills. Let's say it's come in pretty handy over this school year.

    Between this meeting and work today it felt like a whole week of thinking was crammed into 10 hours...

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    Originally Posted by incogneato
    The bottom line is there are a variety of reasons why you'll hit resistance when seeking more accomodations. Try and figure out what the real reasons are here, decide if you really want to go after it, if so then be confident-keep movin-and don't look back.

    Another really good point. For some (like your situation, Dottie?) it's just really the school's lack of knowledge of what to do. For others (like ours) it's not wanting to deviate from district "protocol". The approach would be different in each case. You'll know in time what the reason(s) is/are JB.

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